Balga is located in the City of Stirling, 13 kilometres north of Perth.

Originally developed during the 1960s and 70s as a housing commission
project, the area has an ethnically diverse population of about 8,500,
including many new migrants to Australia.

Housing in the area is more economical to buy than it is in many other
metropolitan areas. By most international and domestic measures the
housing and local facilities are of a good standard.

Also, the size of residential land attached to established homes in the
area is often larger than is found in many new residential
developments. Many former single residence properties in the area have
however aleady been sub divided during recent years to accommodate
multiple dwellings.

The relative closeness of the area to Perth when compared to newer
developments, is making the area increasingly attractive to first
homebuyers and investors.

During recent years many former housing commission homes have been sold
to long term tennants, bringing greater numbers of homes in the area
into private ownership.

The area is located to the east of Wanneroo Road, between Beach Road to
the north and Reid Highway to the south and Mirrabooka Avenue to the
east. Several public open spaces are located within the area.